How have you decorated your above ground pool area? We have an above ground pool which is really rather ugly- like this (http://www.classicpoolsok.com/images/Above_ground_pools_002.jpg) except the sides are brown- think like brown lino. The fence (council approved) is only around the ladder so that doesnt disguise it.

First I am going to clean the sides- no idea what with though.

Then what? Some pretty hedging? White gravel around the edges and rose bushes? I am stuck for ideas.

Princess_Daisy

29-10-2008, 11:22 AM

Maybe put pot plants around it?

Vogue Glamour

29-10-2008, 11:44 AM

Build a deck around it so it looks like an inground pool.

armanix

29-10-2008, 11:45 AM

bamboo to cover the sides....

Rachel..

29-10-2008, 12:11 PM

Hedges is a good idea. Don't rose bushes have thorns?
Maybe some dwarf palm trees?

Luna Lovegood

29-10-2008, 01:16 PM

Id put a lattice frame around the whole thing and grow some flowering climbers up them :)

CountrEE_Girl

29-10-2008, 01:40 PM

Are you able to paint the ugly brown??

pearlypop

29-10-2008, 02:03 PM

if you can build a deck i'd say thatwould work best. having an in-ground pool i'd suggest staying away from flowering plants or trees which drop leaves. palm trees are a good option (we have these) as well as other tropical plants. they give a light shade without covering the whole pool from sun.

skwinty

29-10-2008, 02:10 PM

Build a deck around it so it looks like an inground pool.

classy_clicky01

I don't know where you a located (I'm in WA) but if you're going to build a deck above natural ground level there may be overlooking issues you may need to contend with, so look into that first!

I think some paint, pot plants and gravel could be a great combination.

NatalieO

01-11-2008, 11:09 AM

I second the plants.

Also if you're making any big improvements (i.e. a deck) make sure you get council approval first.

karol

01-11-2008, 08:50 PM

My sister in law has a half built deck around hers and it looks alright - definitely would look better with some hedges or plants though. I would probably steer clear of prickly ones like roses:lol: (roses don't really give very good coverage anyway, do they?)

As always, I like to recommend Port Wine magnolias. They hedge well, love water and smell gorgeous in spring time :)

classy_chicky01

23-04-2009, 10:47 AM

Just wanted to thank everyone for their input on this. I havent done anything yet, but am still planning to. I want it to be nice in time for next summer :)

A deck would be nice but I would imagine rather expensive. We dont use our pool all that much (hence why we never bothered getting a nice inground pool), however it would be nice to have somewhere to laze about. I might look into it.

I have had a look in Bunnings and there are some Bamboo coverings that I could use to cover the exterior, although that might not be neccessary if I have plants that cover quite thickly. I was thinking of making the exterior look nice with bamboo sheeting and then some nice, tropical looking plants.

crashing_starz

24-04-2009, 03:59 PM

Sounds good classy! Exactly what I would have suggested.

muffin

27-04-2009, 09:29 AM

To be honest I think getting a deck would be too expensive and you would be overinvesting in the pool. I like the idea of the lattice and the creepers.

I'm not sure how your pool is positioned in your garden but you could make a small deck that is half the height of the pool for sunbaking etc? I think that would be reasonably cheap.

witchy moo

08-11-2010, 03:41 PM

There may also be fencing issues with a deck depending on where you live.
The other option would be to paint the sides of the pool. If you are arty you could do a beachy/plam tree mural along the sides.

fashion monstar

28-12-2010, 03:07 PM

this is a late addition but i would be careful about planting trees too close to the pool. I would check with a gardener/above ground pool person but I would think trees would have roots that might not be good for the pool lining. Just a thought :)

Angelz

08-02-2011, 02:34 AM

Wanted to bump this thread as we were looking at getting an in ground pool but at a cost of $30K exclusive of council permit and workers to dig the ground and install the pool it's a bit :hand: I'd only spend that kind of $ if I know that the value of my house will go up at least by that much.

So I'm looking at above ground but as the OP I don't want it to look ugly. My concerns with putting a deck around a pool are:-

1. Wouldn't it be too high? ie. you'll see over next door's fence, would council allow that?

2. At the end if we pay someone to build the deck, will it end up costing just as much as putting an inground pool?

scrappyandy

08-02-2011, 09:56 AM

Angelz, I can't really help you on the cost factor.
I would assume having a full-height deck you would be able to see over the neighbours fence, but someone suggested earlier having a half-height deck and I think that would look really good.

In regard to planting trees/plants around your pool make sure they are regulation distance from the pool/fence. Particularly the original poster who said she only had a fence around the ladder (I assume the pool wall acts as the fence?).

In the NT you can't have anything that could aid in climbing closer than 1.2m on the outside of the fence and 30cm on the inside of the fence.

discountpool

10-02-2011, 04:29 PM

I have a above ground pool and recently I have bought a above ground pool heater to keep the water warm. But there are too much stuff left to do. can anybody help me with some useful suggetions.